Opportunities : Operational Policy Coordinator (Planner 1(A)-(B)-2) (46138)

Tyler Data & Insights; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government department in Nova Scotia where you will develop policies for the management of Wilderness Areas and Nature Reserves. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in policy development, contributing to effective administration and environmental conservation strategies.

Benefits

Career development resources

Engaging workplace culture

Career path opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development or planning required.
• Experience with legislation and natural resource management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate policy and procedures for Wilderness Areas and Nature Reserves.
• Review and update existing policies and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

GIS

Business Management

Emergency Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Department : Environment and Climate Change

Location : HALIFAX

Type of Employment : Temporary

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 05-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Changes role is to protect the environment human health and animal health through regulatory excellence conservation partnerships and promotion. To achieve this we strive to develop legislation regulations and policies process notifications applications and approvals for regulated activities based on sound scientific knowledge and expertise.

Our goal is to educate inspect and enforce to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations. We also proactively respond to environmental conservation animal and human health risks and work to develop programs and deliver services to enhance protection in these areas.

Protected Areas Protected Areas ()

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Operations you will be responsible for coordinating work to develop policies procedures and standard approaches for work associated with the management of designated Wilderness Areas and Nature Reserves in Nova Scotia.

Priorities include conducting a review of and updating existing policies and procedures developing new policies and procedures and developing tools templates and guidance as required.

This work will contribute to an efficient operational work environment focused on effective administration and management of Wilderness Areas and Nature Reserves. Work may involve processing requests from stakeholders and the public helping ensure consistency across regions and identifying ways to improve service to Nova Scotians interacting with protected areas.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you will as a minimum have a bachelors degree in a related field and experience working in policy development or planning. Experience working with legislation government policies procedures and decision-making processes is considered an asset. Experience relevant to protected areas land conservation or natural resource management will be considered assets as well. Additional assets include project management experience and engaging with external stakeholders and partners.

We will assess the above qualifications and capabilities using one or more of the following tools : written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Other Considerations

Please note this is expected to be a Temporary status position with an end date of March 31 2026; however the position status (temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace : our employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade : PR 08- PR 14

Salary Range : $2084.99- $3231.58Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement :

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement :

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link :

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to

Required Experience :

Key Skills

GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2084 - 3231

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